U.S. imports of Aluminum Collapsible Tubular Containers (Not Over 300 Liters) (HS 761210) totaled $2.9M in August 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Aluminum Collapsible Tubular Containers (Not Over 300 Liters) paid $1.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 54.49% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCollapsible aluminum tubes — the classic format for toothpaste, pharmaceuticals, adhesives, and specialty cosmetics — are classified here when capacity does not exceed 300 liters, though in practice these are small-unit consumer and industrial packaging items. India is the leading US supplier, followed by Germany and Canada. Because these containers frequently hold drug, cosmetic, or food products, the contents rather than the container itself may trigger FDA review at entry, but the empty container import is classified purely as an aluminum packaging article.
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117 import shipments a month
Empty aluminum collapsible tubes imported as packaging components are not themselves subject to FDA admissibility review — they are classified as aluminum articles. However, if tubes are imported pre-filled with a drug, cosmetic, or food product, the contents trigger the applicable FDA regulatory pathway. Importers of empty tubes should ensure the entry clearly reflects the unfilled status to avoid unnecessary holds.
The key classification factor is whether the tube is collapsible (designed to be squeezed to dispense contents) versus a rigid container. Collapsible tubes fall under 761210, while rigid aluminum cans and containers of similar small capacity fall under 761290. Wall thickness, alloy temper, and the presence of a threaded or crimped closure are the technical details customs authorities may examine to confirm the collapsible character.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 7612
Subheading 761210 · $2.9M of $25.1M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$510KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $30.5M of Aluminum Collapsible Tubular Containers (Not Over 300 Liters) and exported $8.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7612100000 | Aluminum Collapsible Tubular Containers Nt Ov 300l | $2.9M | 54.49% | 100.00% | $1.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7612100000 | Aluminum Collapsible Tubular Containers Nt Ov 300l | $510K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and India together supply 59% of it. China pays 77.4% duty; Canada 50.3%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 54.49% of imports for consumption.